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MBZ 737

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,534 mi
Last recorded56,534 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 737
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 56,534 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,396 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,189 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 55,483 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,321 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 53,607 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 44,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,916 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,763 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,910 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 22,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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MBZ 737 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBZ 737, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBZ 737 registered?

MBZ 737 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is MBZ 737 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 737 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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